CPSC recall 22-024, announced December 1, 2021, covers HALO Branded Solutions Projector Flashlights (included as part of a care package) (about 82,500 units). A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Recall contact: call 855-425-6266, go to halo.com/flashlightrecall, or email halo.safety@halo.com.
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Affected model numbers
There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.
Which products are included?
This recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers and ESPN. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The model name is imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. The flashlights are red, dark blue or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The recalled flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals and a set of postcards. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of children accessing the button cell batteries from the flashlight, and in one case, a child required surgery to remove a swallowed battery.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Upon return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card redeemable at a major national retailer.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- HALO Branded Solutions
- Recall number
- 22-024
- Units
- About 82,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Starlight Children's Foundation ("Starlight") distributed care packages to hospitals and healthcare facilities between February 2021 and June 2021 as a promotional item free of charge.
- Importer
- HALO Branded Solutions Inc., of Sterling, Illinois
- Distributor
- Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California
Recall contact information
HALO toll-free at 855-425-6266 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at halo.safety@halo.com, or online at https://halo.com/flashlightrecall or http://www.halo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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